Adieu to Flat Island

from Alexander Bay by Mistwalker

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"Adieu to Flat Island" is a poem that was originally written by Joseph Samson. Flat Island is a small island in Bonavista Bay that belongs to the larger Samson Islands cluster. It is where my mother's family settled when they arrived in the New World from England.
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A short while ago I said my goodbye
To Flat Island, the place I held dear
And now I must try to break all the ties
But it’s hard to pretend I don’t care

Flat Island is found in Bonavista North
Populated by hard working men
Without seeking praise or reward for their worth
They worked earnestly till the end

Oft times in my dreams I return there
To the place as it was years ago
When the strong active men worked on without fear
Never thinking their homes had to go

On the island all men worked together
To help out each neighbor and friend
In hot, cold, dry or wet weather
They were there willing hands quick to lend

These were fine God-fearing people
And I’m sure they thanked him each day
For sending them so many blessings
That helped to enlighten their way

It’s so sad to think about, that the island
Once so happy and bright
Now very soon will be deserted
Silent day following silent night

For poor fishery brought them discouragement
And the people decided to go
To a place where there would be no promises
And prosperity they could again know

We’ll always remember the island
And regard it as home sweet home
Though throughout many lands we many wander
We’ll think of it wherever we roam

So it’s adieu to my birthplace
To the place I had lived without fear
And forever in dreams I’ll remember
And return to it year by year

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from Alexander Bay, released April 8, 2017

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Mistwalker Glovertown, Newfoundland and Labrador

Blackened heavy metal originally from Glovertown, Newfoundland. Our live band is based in Montreal. Black thrash 'til death! MPDS for life!

All music is written and recorded by Greg Ravengrave unless otherwise specified.

Live band:

Greg Ravengrave - Vocals, Drums

Erin Faithless - Bass, Backing Vocals

Bobby Warlock - Guitars, Backing Vocals ... more